Part-Time ASL Interpreter for Medical Education

Florida Atlantic University; Boca Raton (FL); On-site; USD 63,000 - 89,000; Part time

Job summary

Florida Atlantic University is seeking an American Sign Language Interpreter in Boca Raton, FL to support a deaf faculty member within the College of Medicine. The OPS Part-Time ASL Interpreter will provide ASL interpretation during meetings, presentations, conferences, and trainings, ensuring clear communication across medical education, research, and related activities.

The role requires ASL and English fluency, RID credentials, and experience in higher education or healthcare settings.

Qualifications

• Fluency in American Sign Language (ASL) and English is required.
• RID Certification (NIC or CI/CT) or equivalent credentials required.
• Experience providing ASL interpretation in higher education, healthcare, medical, or research settings preferred.
• Strong knowledge of professional interpreting practices and ethics required.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills required.

Responsibilities

• Provide accurate and professional ASL interpretation for faculty meetings, presentations, seminars, and events.
• Interpret communications involving medical education, healthcare, scientific research, and academic discussions.
• Facilitate communication between faculty, colleagues, students, researchers, healthcare professionals, and external collaborators.
• Review materials in advance to ensure familiarity with terminology and subject matter.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding research, patient information, and university business per privacy requirements.
• Coordinate interpretation needs and scheduling with faculty and staff.
• Attend in-person and virtual meetings as needed.
• Adhere to RID standards and ethics in all interpreting duties.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

ASL

English

RID Certification

Interpreting in HE

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Florida Atlantic University is seeking an American Sign Language Interpreter in Boca Raton, FL to support a deaf faculty member within the College of Medicine. The OPS Part-Time ASL Interpreter will provide ASL interpretation during meetings, presentations, conferences, and trainings, ensuring clear communication across medical education, research, and related activities.

The role requires ASL and English fluency, RID credentials, and experience in higher education or healthcare settings.